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Facility Protection

There are steps that businesses can take to protect against and minimize the effects of a terrorist attack. In addition to planning for emergencies, some modifications of physical buildings can provide additional protection for building occupants. The links below provide guidance on steps businesses can take to improve the protective features of their facilities.

Facilities Standards for Public Buildings Service (GSA)Contains detailed building construction guidance. This document establishes design standards and criteria for new buildings, major and minor alterations, and work in historic structures for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration (GSA).

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)Information on building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.